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How to get fromKathmandu to Cook Islandsby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Cook Islands by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane KTM - RAR
    27h 34m
    $768–1,947
  2. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane BHR - RAR
    30h 59m
    $709–2,319
  3. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SIF - RAR
    29h 47m
    $1,388–4,313
  4. Taxi to Janakpur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Janakpur Airport (JKR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane JKR - RAR
    31h 40m
    $851–2,388

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration29h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$741Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Cook Islands?

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and five other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.

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